Career Development + Job Seeking Skills

What is a resignation letter? A formal letter telling the employer you are leaving your job A letter telling an employer you are accepting their job offer A letter that tells the employer you may leave if things don't improve A letter you send to employers when you apply for jobs

A formal letter telling the employer you are leaving your job

What is a career plan? A guide on how you will progress along your working life A roadmap on how to graduate from college A plan for your career that you should finish developing in high school

A guide on how you will progress along your working life

___________ is a position at a specific company. A career A job Employment A role

A job

___________ is a position at a specific company. An occupation A career A job

A job

What is the word for a person who can speak positively about an individual's professional life? A family member A friend A reference An advocate

A reference

What kind of follow-up should you send after an interview? A resignation letter An interview note A cover letter A thank-you note

A thank-you note

A self-assessment is important in career planning because it helps: Align your interests and career choices Narrow down the number of occupations to choose from All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should you consider before accepting a job offer? Salary Work location Benefits of the job All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should you do before searching for a job? Determine job criteria Line up references Create a resume All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is important to remember when resigning from a job? Always be professional Identify poor employees Be brutally honest Lie to avoid any conversations

Always be professional

____________ is a broad term used to group related jobs An occupation A career Employment

An occupation

When should you arrive for an in-person interview? At least 5 minutes early At least 15 minutes early At least 30 minutes early At the scheduled time

At least 15 minutes early

When you receive a job offer, you should: Turn down the first offer and wait for a better one. Be aware of the deadline for accepting the offer. Ask your best friend if you should accept the offer. Immediately accept the job offer.

Be aware of the deadline for accepting the offer.

Which are methods to calm nervous and excited feelings about a job search? Ask a relative to give you a job and then prove you can do the work. Understand how to be a fast talker and say as much as you can about yourself. Be prepared, organized, and confident in your job search. Apply for every job you're qualified for and cross your fingers.

Be prepared, organized, and confident in your job search.

What are three types of resumes? Responses Contemporary, timeline, and combination Chronological, functional, and combination Functional, skills-based, and contemporary Combination, qualifications, and complete

Chronological, functional, and combination

How can you ensure your application is accurate and complete? Complete all fields and use N/A for fields that do not apply to you. Apply to multiple jobs at the same time without adjusting your resume and cover letter. Click submit and cross your fingers. Leave fields blank if you don't know the answer.

Complete all fields and use N/A for fields that do not apply to you.

You send follow-up emails after you apply for a job. What should a follow-up email do? Confirm your interest. Ask about pay and benefits. Include a copy of your resume. Explain how bad your current job is.

Confirm your interest.

A reason for leaving your job should be part of a resignation letter to help the employer better understand the situation. True False

False

Which is a community benefit of having a job? Lowers the number of unemployed Teaches essential life skills More time for activities Helps make the economy stronger

Helps make the economy stronger

What is the name for a meeting between a candidate and an employer to assess how well the candidate fits the position and the organization? Job competition Cover letter Interview Introduction

Interview

Which is a benefit of a professional online presence? There are no benefits of a professional online presence. It shows potential employers how many followers and likes you have. It makes you visible to employers searching for candidates online. You can show potential employers your personal life and express opinions.

It makes you visible to employers searching for candidates online.

Which of the following is true concerning a thank-you note? The last paragraph should state when the interview took place. It should reinforce positive highlights of the interview. Ask when your start date is. You should send it within 48 hours of the interview.

It should reinforce positive highlights of the interview.

Which are sources to look for job openings? Responses Job-search websites, social media, and school Professional organizations and replying to unsolicited job offers Texting your friends and search for "make money fast" Employer websites and flyers at the park

Job-search websites, social media, and school

Which behavior should you avoid when in an interview? Dressing for the position Looking at your phone Asking clarifying questions Asking questions about the job

Looking at your phone

What is the first step in the career planning process? Perform a self-assessment Review and revise your plan Select an occupation or career Develop goals

Perform a self-assessment

What is the key to a successful interview? Research Organization Preparation Memorization

Preparation

You found one job opening that looks very interesting. Before applying for the job, what should you do? Ask a trusted friend about it. Quickly apply for the job. Research the organization. Eliminate the job opening.

Research the organization.

Which of the following is a formal document that introduces your qualifications to an employer? Application Reference letter Authorization Resume

Resume

What is the most important step in the career planning process? Select an occupation or career Develop goals Review & Revise your plan Perform a self-assessment

Review and revise your plan

What does the acronym STAR stand for when answering interview questions? Start, Teach, Affirm, Return Statement, Tell, Alert, Review Save, Transform, Artful, Realize Situation, Task, Action, Result

Situation, Task, Action, Result

What does a functional resume highlight? Work experiences Skills

Skills

Which is not a best practice for a virtual interview? Clean up your background. Softly play music on the computer. Keep your eyes on the camera. Wear clothing appropriate for the position.

Softly play music on the computer

What is something you should always do for a phone interview? Responses Take the call in a quiet space. Discuss work benefits. Expect it to take less than 40 minutes. Call the interviewer 15 minutes early.

Take the call in a quiet space.

Which is a personal benefit of having a job? Provides goods/services to the community Teaches essential life skills Lowers the number of unemployed More time for activities

Teaches essential life skills

Which of the following would be UNIQUE to a virtual interview? Wear appropriate clothing. Be concise in your answers. Only bring the materials you need. Test your technology ahead of time.

Test your technology ahead of time.

What should a resignation letter include? Information on how to contact you after leaving Complaints about the organization The date of your last day Reasons that you are leaving the job

The date of your last day

What is the main purpose of a cover letter? To set up an interview and give employers your contact information. To introduce yourself and summarize your background, qualifications, and interest in a job. To set up dates and times for interviews or introduction calls with the employer. To introduce yourself and explain your start date and planned vacation for the year.

To introduce yourself and summarize your background, qualifications, and interest in a job.

What is the purpose of a screening interview? To test candidate phone skills To make the process longer To practice asking and answering questions To quickly determine fit

To quickly determine fit

Transitioning your social media to a more professional look is appropriate when starting to look for a job. True False

True

What age is defined as a minor by the US federal government? Under 15 Under 16 Under 18 Under 21

Under 18

What is a good way to organize your job search? Use a tool to track which jobs you applied to and where you are in the process. Get help by telling your friends where you applied. Memorize all the places where you applied. Apply to one job at a time so it's easy to remember.

Use a tool to track which jobs you applied to and where you are in the process.

Which of the following should you avoid on a typical resume? Using big splashes of color Using fonts consistently Using the same margin around the whole resume Avoiding section columns and tables

Using big splashes of color

Which form is used to determine the amount of money removed from your paycheck for federal taxes? W-2 form SSA form W-4 form I-9 form

W-4 form

How soon should you send a thank-you note after an interview? Within 24 hours As long as two days About four days About a week

Within 24 hours

Why should you always leave a job in a professional manner? If you don't, some state laws might penalize you. You may need a reference from colleagues in the future. It is to ensure you receive any back pay owed. It is required by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

You may need a reference from colleagues in the future.

Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters? If you have a professional cover letter, you can use it for every job. One or two grammatical errors in the cover letter are acceptable. You should always tailor your cover letter for the specific job. Neat, handwritten cover letters show initiative to the hiring manager.

You should always tailor your cover letter for the specific job.

Why is it a good idea to always check with your school when searching for a job? Your school can easily track whether you a looking for a job. Schools have insider information on hiring. Your school may have job postings from employers interested in hiring students. Your school can tell you how much you should get paid for a particular posting.

Your school may have job postings from employers interested in hiring students.

What information should you include as part of an introduction paragraph in a cover letter? Your specific interest in the job and company Specific dates you worked for other employers Your qualifications for the job That you are looking forward to hearing from the employer

Your specific interest in the job and company

Which of the following is important to leave off your resume? Your education Your skills Your street address Your work experience

Your street address

Your "why" is another word for your career path. leverage to secure a higher position. a combination of your interests and motivations. the specific job you always dreamed of.

a combination of your interests and motivations

Opportunity cost is _____________ when faced with several options. the loss experienced from an option not chosen the best and cheapest option evaluating the price one pays for each option comparing the benefit of each option

the loss experienced from an option not chosen

What is the proper order of steps in the career planning process? 1. Develop goals 2. Perform self-assessment 3. Select an occupation or career 4. Review & revise your plan

2, 3, 1, 4

___________ is a process of building a professional life. A career A job A role Employment

A career

___________ is the continuous process of building your skills, knowledge and experiences related to your professional life. Employment A career An occupation

A career

What is a difference between a cover letter and an introduction statement? A cover letter is much shorter than an introduction statement. You only need to use formal language in an introduction statement. A cover letter is typically submitted with a resume. An introduction statement is used with online applications. Introduction statement are more detailed than cover letters.

A cover letter is typically submitted with a resume. An introduction statement is used with online applications.